In search of a culinary delight that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving more? Look no further than the grilled caprese with prosciutto, a captivating dish that artfully combines fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil with the salty, savory goodness of prosciutto. This symphony of flavors is elevated by the grill's embrace, creating a delightful char that complements the succulent ingredients. As you savor each bite, you'll experience a burst of contrasting textures and a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, salty, and smoky notes. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect grilled caprese with prosciutto, a dish that promises to steal the show at your next gathering or elevate your weeknight dinner to new heights of deliciousness.
Let's cook with our recipes!
GRILLED CHEESE WITH DATES AND PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandiwches
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread the butter on one side of each bread slice. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Put 2 bread slices in the skillet, buttered-side down. Layer 2 slices of prosciutto, 1 slice of cheese, one-quarter each of the dates and basil, and another slice of cheese on each piece of bread. Close each with another piece of bread, buttered-side up.
- Cook, pressing the sandwiches occasionally with a spatula, until the cheese melts and the bread is golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat to make 2 more sandwiches.
GRILLED CHEESE & PROSCIUTTO
Using a bread other than the expected white loaf is key to these crowd-pleasers. Thankfully, my local market in mid-Missouri carries kalamata olive bread. If you are unable to locate it, herbed Italian bread will work. -Amy Dodson, Columbia, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 sandwiches.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Layer the provolone, prosciutto and salami on six bread slices; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter. , In a large skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
GRILLED CAPRESE QUESADILLAS
Here's a quick and easy summer lunch that makes great use of garden-grown tomatoes. Feel free to swap in mozzarella or feta for the goat cheese, or make your quesadillas heartier by adding grilled chicken. -Amy Mongiovi, Lititz, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Layer half of each tortilla with cheese and tomatoes; sprinkle with basil, olives and pepper to taste. Fold tortillas to close. , Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
GRILLED PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PEACHES WITH BURRATA AND BASIL
There are many people, myself included, that think cooking prosciutto is basically a crime against nature; but there are exceptions, and this plate of grilled peaches with burrata is one incredibly delicious example. Serve as an appetizer or a sweet/savory dessert.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Antipasto Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cut peaches in half and remove peach stones. Cut each half in half again.
- Wrap prosciutto around each peach section; secure with small bamboo skewers.
- Grill peaches, turning often, until prosciutto gets a little crisp around the edges and the peaches begin to caramelize, about 6 minutes.
- To serve, spoon burrata onto serving plates. Remove peaches from skewers; place several of the grilled peaches around the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil. Top with a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper; garnish with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are firm, plump, and have a deep red color.
- If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the caprese skewers in a grill pan over medium heat.
- To make the skewers even more flavorful, marinate the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Serve the caprese skewers immediately after grilling, while the cheese is still melted and the tomatoes are still warm.
Conclusion:
Grilled caprese with prosciutto is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for summer cookouts and parties. The combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and prosciutto is always a winner. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love